Race Info
Runners stretch out across the beautiful landacape of Carneros
Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon 13.1 miles (point-to-point)
Start: Sunday, July 20th, 2008 7:00am
Cuvaison Carneros Winery on Duhig Road at Hwy 121
Bus transportation to start from Napa and Sonoma
Finish: SONOMA PLAZA
Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country 12K (point-to-point)
Start: Sunday, July 20th, 2008 7:15am
Cuvaison Carneros Winery on Duhig Road at Hwy 121
Bus transportation to start from Napa and Sonoma
Finish: Highway 121 at Burndale
Packet Pickup:
It is recommended you (or a friend) pick up your race packet in advance at the race expo on either Friday at Sports Basement (San Francisco, Presidio) or Saturday at the Sonoma Mission Inn. Packets include event information, your bib, timing chip, special offers and goodies. See Expo or Packet Pickup page for more information.
Race Day pickup option $8:
If you or a friend cannot make pick up your packet in advance, a late pickup option is provided on Sunday from 5:30am to 6:30am at the start area. The cost of this option is $8 and can be paid online with registration.
Team Information
How can I set up a Team?
Have a captain register your team name and password online here and pass it on to team members to receive $5 off per entry.
Can I add team members?
Yes, once your team is established, you're team members need to register individually with your password and team name. You may register 7 to 15 members per team. If you do not have a minimum of 7 members by the time registration closes, each individual will be charged an additional fee.
Transportation. This is a point-to-point course and there is NO parking at the start area!The primary transportation area is at Adele Harrison Middle School, The school is located next to Sonoma Valley High School located ½ mile from the finish at 20000 Broadway ~ Sonoma, CA 95476. Parking is available at the high school, middle school and surrounding streets. Buses leave from the middle school every 5 minutes from 5:00am to 6:15am to the start area. Arrive early to avoid congestion. A shuttle will take runners back to the school from the Park. A secondary parking and transportation area is located in Napa for runners coming from the east. Buses will leave from the Best Western Inn at the Vines at 100 Soscol Ave. at Imola in Napa (innatthevines.com). Parking is available at the South Napa Marketplace Mall located across the street. Buses will transport to the start area from 5:30 to 6:15am every 15 minutes. Post-race buses will run every 30 minutes from the Plaza to Best Western from 10am to 1:00pm. Buses to the 12K start area will also leave from the two bus staging areas. Buses will run an additional 15 minutes to accomodate 12k runners. Buses will also transport runners back to Sonoma Plaza from the 12K finish area from 8:30am until 9:30am.
Parking. There is NO parking at the start area due to the congestion created on Hwy 121 by traffic. Participants should take the buses to the start area.
Drop-off is allowed on Hwy 121 off the shoulder in the designated area across from Old Sonoma Rd. Please be advised there may be traffic congestion in the drop area and you will likely experience delays unless you arrive early.
If you are not a runner, but would like to watch a friend/family member at the start, there is a spectator bus provided to the start area which will return to Sonoma Plaza for the finish.
Sonoma Parking & Viewing Map
Start Area transportation
AWARDS- $2,000 in cash and over $5,000 in wine and prizes will be awarded.
- Top Male & Female from Napa or Sonoma counties receive special award plus wine
- Awards to top male and female in half marathon age divisions: 20 & under, 21-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-65,65-69, 70+.
- Number of awards within the category based on number of entries.
- 12K awards will be given out to top 3 M & F overall and masters
- Racewalk category is not judged and therefore not awarded
- Divisions are determined by the runner's age on race day
Race Weather
Race start time temperatures are usually ideal and will range from a cool of low 50’s to a high of low 60’s depending upon whether fog is present. Summer temperatures are usually very moderate and pleasant in southern Sonoma and Napa counties as the proximity to the bay creates breezes and fog that act as natural air conditioning. If a high pressure system keeps the cool air offshore and skies are clear, temperatures could reach as high as the 70's by mid-morning. Be prepared for either condition. Afternoon high temperatures typically range between 75 and 85 degrees. There is virtually no summer rain, just fog, in the area.
Race Timing / Results
Make every stride count! We utilize the IPICO computerized timing system, Chip timing starts when you reach the starting line and your finish time is then calculated precisely when you cross the finish line, however, USATF requires using the actual gun time to for final placement. Be sure to return your chip to the collection boxes after you finish or you will be charged a $30 fee. Results will be posted at the event and are available on-site, and online. |